Yoga at OHM Newsletter Vicyasa™ 2/9 - 2/15/2026: There is crying in yoga!!!

“Those who do not weep, do not see.”
― Victor Hugo, Les Misérables

I've fallen asleep in savasana, laughed out loud in class when trying to stay in a pose or giggle 'cause I couldn't find my way through an asana and I've also cried during yoga practice.

The mind, body, and heart are being intimately connected, which means that our mental and emotional state of being will be impacted. Yoga makes you cry because deep relaxation, breathwork, and physical release allow suppressed stress, trauma, and emotions stored in your body to surface, often during poses that open the hips or during quiet moments like Savasana. It's a normal, healthy emotional release, signaling that you're moving past built-up tension and connecting with your inner self, even if the reason isn't immediately clear.

Key Reasons for Crying in Yoga:

• Releasing Stored Tension: Your body physically stores stress and emotions, and yoga's stretching and movement help release this "bottled-up" energy, leading to tears.
• Deep Relaxation: As your muscles relax and your mind quiets, the nervous system calms, allowing emotions to come to the surface that you usually suppress.
• Mind-Body Connection: Yoga brings you into the present moment, away from distractions, giving your body permission to feel and process what's underneath.
• Physical Release: Certain poses, especially hip openers (like Pigeon) or longer holds, can physically release emotional blockages held in the fascia and soft tissues.
• Hormonal Shifts: Movement and deep breathing can trigger the release of hormones that affect emotions.
• Grief & Trauma Processing: Yoga provides a safe space to work through unresolved grief or past traumas, with tears being a natural part of that healing process.

Sometimes we go about our day triumphantly, and sometimes we may be feeling exactly the opposite. Yoga is like that too. YES, it can be frustrating, since most of us live in a society where we tend to focus on progress and results.

Remember that yoga isn’t about perfection or about being cheerful and untroubled all of the time. It’s about understanding, healing and embracing your own unique, emotional humanity. If you have to cry during yoga class — cry!

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